The Pixel 11 Pro's Magic Capture feature is truly magical, but I'd still buy the cheaper Pixel 10 Pro this sales season
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If last year’s Pixel can inherit this year’s ‘Magic Capture’ via software, the upgrade cycle is shifting from hardware to AI features. For device makers and app builders, recurring value now lives in model updates and services, not annual spec bumps.
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